Jets Head Coach Glenn Confident Kris Boyd Will Make a Full Recovery After New York City Incident

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn revealed that he has been in contact with defensive back Kris Boyd and feels certain the athlete will recover well after being shot in midtown Manhattan in the early hours of Sunday.

Glenn described that Boyd, currently in the hospital, was “upbeat” during their recent conversation.

“What reassures me, is that he’s feeling positive,” Glenn stated on Wednesday. “His wife and child, they’re in good spirits and he is expected to recover fully.”

Glenn was unsure when Boyd might be released the medical facility, where his condition is described as in critical but steady condition.

“Don’t know just yet,” he added. “But I will say this, from our conversation, he felt really upbeat. Furthermore, that’s what gives me comfort, given his positive frame of mind and his words reflect that optimism.”

Authorities shared security footage Monday of an individual wanted in the shooting of Boyd. The reason behind the incident is currently under review and police mentioned it’s not clear if Boyd was singled out. No one else was hurt according to reports.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday in the area between MSG and Times Square. Boyd, in his late twenties, was admitted to a medical center after suffering a wound to the stomach, as reported. The perpetrator got away.

Glenn shared Boyd has been in his thoughts “a ton” since he heard about the shooting. The coach said that Boyd and his wife are new parents to a child.

“My initial concern, he just had a kid,” Glenn remarked. “I thought of his spouse, worrying about his newborn and I hope he recovers fully. And that’s the only thing that really went through my mind.

“There’s a process to this, I’ll keep private, but I am pleased that his outcome looks very positive.”

Boyd did not participate during the current season, his first with the Jets, after being placed on injured reserve on August 18 with a shoulder issue that involved surgical repair.

Boyd came to New York as a free agent in March and was anticipated to become a significant contributor of an improved special teams group under the coach and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. But Boyd was injured during a practice session on 2 August and was carted from the field.

Boyd has remained around the team during the entire campaign while healing from his surgery.

“He remains involved with our activities,” Glenn stated. “I mean, he attends every game. He’s fully engaged. To be one of the top special teams players in this league, he has been instrumental in guiding others.”

Boyd, hailing from the Lone Star State, spent his initial four years with Minnesota after his selection in the later rounds by Minnesota out of UT in the 2019 draft. He signed with Arizona in 2023 and later was with the Texans later that season. Boyd inked a single-season agreement for $1.6 million with New York in March.